"The World At War" received numerous awards including: International Emmy Award(R), The National Television Critic's Award (Best Documentary). Creator Sir Jeremy Isaacs narrated by Laurence Olivier (Academy Award winner)

2. Distant War (September 1939 May 1940)

The invasions of Poland, the Winter War, the sinking of the Graf Spee, the "phony war", Norway and the elevation of Winston Churchill to Prime Minister. Interviewees include Lord Boothby, Lord Butler, Admiral Charles Woodhouse, Sir Martin Lindsay and Sir John "Jock" Colville.